Description
Enjoy this vibrant Pomegranate, Kale, and Wild Rice Salad with Walnuts and Feta that’s packed with flavor! Try it today for a refreshing meal option!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds
- 2 cups chopped baby kale
- 2 cups cooked wild rice
- 1/4 cup toasted walnuts
- 1/4 cup feta cheese (omit for vegans)
- 1/2 cup minced onion or shallot
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons honey (sub agave for vegans)
- 1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 squeeze lemon or orange juice
Instructions
- Prepare all salad ingredients: chop kale, rinse pomegranate seeds, toast walnuts (if needed), and cook wild rice.
- For the dressing, sauté minced onion in olive oil until soft. Then blend with remaining dressing ingredients until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all salad ingredients and dress just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute walnuts with pecans or almonds for different flavors. For a vegan version, omit the feta cheese or use a plant-based alternative. Let the salad sit for 15 minutes after tossing to enhance the flavors.